Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab. The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said, "I'm not gonna bull**** y'all, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need." She went on to say, "That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I'll let y'all know how rehab is I hear it's super fun."
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00:00Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the
00:04Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab.
00:08The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said,
00:12"'I'm not gonna bullshit y'all.
00:13I was drunk last night.
00:15I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need."
00:18She went on to say,
00:19"'That was not me last night.
00:21I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.
00:26I'll let y'all know how rehab is.
00:28I hear it's super fun.'"
00:29Andress was criticized for her off-key rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner on Monday.
00:33The performance has since gone viral.
00:35While Andress may not be a household name, she's no rookie in the music industry.
00:39The country singer is a four-time Grammy nominee who notably competed in the Best New Artist
00:43category in 2021.
00:45She's also had two singles reach the Billboard Hot 100, More Hearts Than Mine, and Wishful
00:49Drinking.
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